Awesome Measuring

These days you can use your phone or a laser gadget to get accurate measurements across a room. But that didn’t stop maker Uri Tuchman from doubling down on analog. His idea: make a tape measure that deploys its blade without having to pull it out by hand. His tape measure gun may not be very practical, but Uri’s humor and creativity make this worth a watch.

This drawing and measuring tool combines a sturdy, metal ruler with a protractor and compass, making it great for drawing both straight lines and circles. Its ruler features a sliding center section that nearly doubles its length, and also provides a built-in vernier caliper. It has both metric and imperial measurements, and is made from grade 5 titanium.

This versatile gadget combines a number of useful measuring and drawing tools. The OMNI-R is a folding ruler with Imperial and Metric markings, and works as a protractor, compass, caliper, compass, and rollers for drawing parallel lines. In addition, it packs a long-lasting high-density graphite pencil, a bubble level, and a pop-out hobby knife.

The Lumos is a multifunction ruler built for creators who switch between digital and physical design. Made from durable FR4 composite, it provides six measurement scales, including pixels (150 or 300 dpi), ppi, inches, centimeters, and picas. Compass holes help you draw perfect circles. Order early and get the limited-run green Kickstarter edition.

Titaner’s Tiroler 2.0 features enhancements to make measuring even better. The titanium wheel can measure curves with ease, and has a new smooth-rolling mechanism, audible click feedback, and an easier to read wheel. The addition of a silicone O-ring helps it measure reliably, even on slick surfaces like glass. Available in metric and imperial sizes.

The aluminum 25° Ruler Fold-X folds in half for easy carrying. It’s angled for easy reading, features laser-engraved markings for every tick, and doubles as an adjustable protractor. Bold, clear fonts and a raised edge make it easy to use and pick up, and it’s durable enough to use as a cutting edge. Available in three sizes with Metric or Imperial measurements.

This metal card packs six functions. For drawing, it has a straight edge, a protractor, and a compass. In addition to its ruler and angle markings, it can measure material thickness, hole diameters, and hex nuts and bolts. A notch on one edge makes it easy to carry in a spiral notebook. Choose from stainless steel or brass with metric or imperial measurements.

This metal measuring tool from Titaner combines metric and imperial rulers and a caliper. Its slide-out design allows for measuring longer surfaces and holds a skinny mini pen inside its tray. It’s also got a calculator on the back for simple addition and multiplication. Other features include a lanyard hole and a slot for a tritium glow tube.

This multifunction digital construction tool combines a stud finder, laser measure, laser level, tape, and angle gauge in one device. It can also detect metal objects like pipes and nails, as well as live wires in the wall. Its tape measure also projects a 90º laser line for ease of marking. A companion mobile app stores captured measurements.

This handy pocket tool from Titaner measures straight or curved lines with ease. It uses a pair of concentric rings to register distance traveled and can also be used as a slide rule for performing simple addition, multiplication, and division. The satisfying spinning action also makes it a fun fidget toy.

This set of reference cards is a great addition to a toolbox or workbench. Card 1 includes a wire gauge, nail gauge, hole gauges, and a pipe gauge; Card 2 has a compass and shape stencils, and Card 3 has equations, conversion charts, abbreviations, and more. Made from durable plastic with a protective coating.

Stop guessing which size socket you need to turn that bolt. This smartly designed keychain gadget from Olsa Tools makes it easy to measure bolt head sizes in a snap. Just place its claws around any bolt head, and it’ll tell you its size in Metric or SAE. Demo video by AutobahnDan.

This duo of stainless steel tools helps with measuring, drawing, and other everyday tasks. The wallet-friendly Horizon Helvetica features inch, cm, pixel, and pica rulers, a compass, a protractor, a t-square, a set square, and an isometric grid. Its sibling, the Horizon Key, has a bottle opener, hex bolt wrenches, a mini saw, a spoke wrench, a screwdriver, and more.

This stainless steel, bell-shaped jigger is a great addition to any home bar. Its dual cups provide precise measurements of .25, .5, .75, 1, 1.5, and 2 oz. to help fix perfectly proportioned cocktails every time. The jigger is made from stainless steel in a mirrored or brushed finish.

The wallet-friendly Komi Sketch Ruler helps you draw perfectly spaced lines, circles, angles, and more. It works in mm, inch, 150 / 300 dpi px, and pica scales and has conversion formulas on its face. It also doubles as a straight edge for cutting and a paper clip. It’s made from FR-4, the same sturdy material used in printed circuit boards.

Titaner’s Tiroler measuring device is a rolling ruler that fits in your pocket. Made from CNC-machined titanium, it can measure around corners, along curves, and irregular surfaces. It comes in 10-centimeter and 5-inch versions that click each time a full revolution is completed.